1974 Lancia 2000 vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia 2000 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Lancia 2000. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 368 kg more than 1974 Lancia 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Lancia 2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia 2000. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia 2000 | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | 2000 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
